Forum One

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Consider the digital components of these services—from benchmarking data reports to affinity partner discounts; from webinars to grants; from case work to fundraising; from research and policy to programs. We find that even a simple editorial calendar will help you keep track of and plan for what content goes where and why.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 24, 2022

In other words, you need to get your money from many different sources, not just one awesome foundation, one government grant, or one generous donor. If you rely solely on a government grant, what happens when the agency changes its eligibility criteria and you no longer qualify? No private foundation grants.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

” Here’s a summary of some of the best answers we received: Prioritizing Collaboration and Sustainable Funding Arts and Culture Alpine County (ACAC), a local arts agency, has obtained small grants from the Alpine County Board of Supervisors and Live Healthy, an organization under the Alpine County umbrella.

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Candid

MARCH 28, 2022

While nonprofits are perhaps most associated with the social sector, organizations within it can overlap with the spheres of business and government. Over the years, we’ve seen the lines between business, government, and the social sector blur. One in five foundation grant dollars goes toward general operating support. [2].

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BoardAssist

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Governance, Governance, Governance. The governance issues Cooper Union have recently faced have provided the latest reminder that in nonprofits the mantra should be governance, governance, governance. The post Governance, Governance, Governance appeared first on BoardAssist.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

In short, you should never depend on ONE donor, ONE grant, or ONE source of income (selling an item, for example) to fund your entire organization. We’ve had a couple clients over the years who both received a large grant from the State of Tennessee. Any one event or grant or other source could disappear in a moment.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 26, 2017

Talk to anyone associated with a nonprofit organization, and they will tell you that there isn't enough grant money. And this increase is of vital importance given the uncertain future of government funding levels. Be aware that grant funding is available. percent in 2017 and by 6.0 percent in 2018.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 26, 2022

As an independent agency of the Government, their work engages over 5 million people in service across AmeriCorps VISTA , AmeriCorps NCCC , AmeriCorps State and National, and AmeriCorps Seniors. Hint: SEO will be the best value over time followed by the Google Ad Grant.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The 990 returns that 501(c)(3) organizations file with the IRS become public record, meaning that donors, volunteers, and grant-providing organizations have easy access to them. For organizations operating on a calendar year, this deadline will be May 15th. Now, let’s get into all the benefits of your organization’s 990 returns.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 18, 2023

Government funding and donor support. In order to create a detailed budget and financial plan, you’ll need to take the following steps: Identify your income sources including potential grants, donations, and other funding sources. It’s a strategic plan that outlines the key elements of your organization, including: Mission.

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sgEngage

MARCH 29, 2023

Experience with grant monitoring and required expense tracking for grants is a plus. And it’s helpful if they are familiar with grant compliance. Remember, clean audits enhance transparency and confidence, which may translate into increased contributions or grants.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 21, 2013

The second year we made changes and moved our event to a large park in Omaha and in doing so we were able to save the organization more than 25K in expenses and make it possible for us to retain more of our profits allowing us to provide larger grants and scholarships to help the local LGBT community! Social Media.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 8, 2023

When outlining each fundraiser, use a fundraising calendar to maintain a balance—ensuring enough activities to meet budgetary needs without overstretching your resources. Identify Guaranteed Income: Record the expected income from guaranteed, committed sources such as major gifts , recurring donations , pledges , and grants.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Swag or merch: calendars, printables, planners, notebooks. Same for any grants, regrants, mini-grants, or loans you offer. Joining the board (which is an opportunity to govern). Swag or merch: mugs, shot glasses, swizzle sticks, cozies, towels. Swag or merch: shirts, tanks, hats. Plug donor skills into the work.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 18, 2023

Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), earlier this month issued a proposal that would substantially increase fees for many non-immigrant visas, and would slow the premium processing time from 15 calendar days to 15 business days (roughly three calendar weeks), among other changes.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 2, 2022

million in debt and grant financing from BPI France , the French government’s public investment bank. Care bundles are basically medical calendars composed of doctor consultations, nurse visits, medical advice sent by SMS and a combination of other medical activities for patients. “A

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 9, 2024

Let’s take a look at 15 Fundraising revenue streams your nonprofit can utilize when planning your annual fundraising calendar. Grant Writing Tapping into Institutional Support Grant writing is a valuable avenue for accessing funds from foundations, government agencies, and corporations.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 31, 2017

And it is important to clarify your thinking as you consider establishing a solid grants program for 2017 and into 2018, especially in this time of uncertainty around government funding. Capacity-building grants are limited and very difficult to get. Learn More About Finding Grant Funding with These Great Webinars.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 29, 2021

Designated Funds: Funds donated or granted for a specific purpose. Income types that are unique to nonprofits include grants, donations, endowment funds, and government funding. . A common question on grant applications, the “operating budget” is usually considered to be the sum of all expenses for a period of time.

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Tech Soup

MAY 12, 2017

Whether you manage a nonprofit organization, an educational institution, or a government agency, there is one truth that is self-evident. It's that establishing realistic objectives for your grants program is always a bit of a guessing game. What is a reasonable level of grant support to expect for my organization?

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Revenue Revenues represent the total income a nonprofit organization receives from various sources, such as donations, grants, program fees, and investment returns, during a specific period. Grants Received: Funds provided by government agencies, corporate sponsors, or other foundations. This gives you the total revenue line.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

" Successful grantseekers adore consistency, at least when it comes to developing a grant strategy, maintaining a grantseeking calendar, and gathering and polishing the basic documents for grant writing. Older Organizations Seek and Get More Grants. Private Foundation Grants. Community Foundation Grants.

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sgEngage

JULY 17, 2023

Over the course of my career in the government and nonprofit sectors, I experienced my fair share of burnout and overwhelm in the name of saving the world. Put yourself on your calendar—seriously. employees, their families, the community, grant)? If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Yes, an appointment just for you!

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 11, 2020

Many nonprofit entities have contracts with government agencies that request the performance of specific services and are paid by the government for those services. Often time these transactions occur when government agencies elect to outsource certain services. Let’s stick with the government agency example.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 27, 2022

If you operate on a calendar year, your fourth quarter will be your most lucrative by far. Remind yourself that you have plenty of time to make adjustments and additions to your fundraising calendar to catch up. Government entities. Are foundation grants down? Have you been denied grants you previously received?

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Trello also has workflow automation features which include: Rule-based triggers Custom buttons Calendar commands Due date commands Why This Fundraising App Made Our List Trello works both from your desktop and from your mobile device with the Trello app. Easier interactions with the government. Everyone wins!

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Tech Soup

APRIL 16, 2013

We work together in grant-funded projects, with teams of volunteers, with public agencies, with other nonprofits. provides cloud-based file sharing, file storage (10 GB), content management, task management, collaborative calendaring, reminders, meeting organizing, discussion boards, plus a bunch of other things. It's our nature.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 1, 2025

Keep your shift calendar and other important information visible at all times. Ability to track and promote corporate volunteerism: Corporate volunteerism and grants can significantly boost your nonprofits mission, and these opportunities are becoming more common. 15 top volunteer scheduling software tools for nonprofits 1.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 8, 2016

This blog is the second in a three part series that will focus on the tools you need in order to build a comprehensive grants seeking program. Today’s topic will outline a 6 step process to grants research. Once you have completed a project worksheet you need to run it through the six step grants research process.

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Qgiv

MARCH 28, 2022

For a peer-to-peer 5K or fun run, your costs might include police for crowd control, permits from local governance to close off roads, EMT services, event t-shirts, snacks, opening ceremony costs (band, DJ, etc.), Apply for nonprofit grants. How to search for grants. Grant writing. Types of grants.

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Achieve

JUNE 17, 2021

For organizations following the calendar year, this will be May 15th each year. . Grant eligibility: Maintaining 501(c)(3) status also allows you to stay eligible for. certain grants. Fines totaling up to $50,000 or 5% of your gross receipts. Be sure to complete your returns completely and accurately, starting with.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 7, 2021

A board calendar with all board meetings, trainings, conferences, fundraising events , and program volunteer opportunities. Don’t take your board members for granted. Agenda preparation is an opportunity to engage the executive committee and give them a role and a voice in board governance.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 16, 2024

The way you manage and report financial information holds your organization accountable to the government, the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) , and your supporters. Grants provided by the government and foundations. For most organizations, whose fiscal year follows the calendar year, that due date is May 15.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Additionally, board members often have high-level connections in business, education, or even local and state government. Publicize volunteer grant opportunities. Through volunteer grant programs, companies provide grants to organizations where employees volunteer on a regular basis. But what about your volunteers?

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 10, 2011

The "Fall Festival" advertised on their homepage is for 2008, and the "events" link opens up to a May 2009 calendar. million in government grants , although Ill guess that those were probably really contracts. A webpage doesnt always mean much, though. Theyre apparently dead, and the IRS is just now cleaning up the body.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Besides promoting accountability at your organization, financial reporting is legally required according to government regulations for nonprofits. This allowed your organization to be granted 501(c)(3) status, meaning it’s exempt from paying federal income taxes. State-specific forms.

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Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2021

Whether you are new to grants, and re-evaluating how your organization seeks out grant funding, Rachel Werner will go through what you need to know to become more grant ready. We’re here to talk about how to build a better grant strategy in this post-COVID, to the extent that we are post-COVID world. Rachel: Mm-hmm.

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